Expression of a G-protein {beta} subunit-related gene during lymphocyte activation

Using a subtractlve strategy, we have cloned an activation-relatedgene from a human B cell cDNA library. Sequence analysis revealedthat this gene was identical to H12.3, a gene belonging to anexpanding family of guanlne nucleotlde-blndlng protein ßsubunlts. The expression of H12.3 was induclble in the latephase of mltogen-stlmulated T and B cells. In T cells, IL-2and IL-4 by themselves had no direct effect on the expressionof H12.3, but they could augment the level of steady-state H12.3mRNA stimulated by phytohemagglutlnln. On the other hand, IFN-and IL-6 had no obvious effect on the expression in B cellswith or without Staphytococcus aureus Cowan l-stlmulatlon. CyclosporinA, a strong immunosuppressant, Inhibited the mltogen-stlmulatedexpression of H12.3, but rapamycin, another such agent, didnot. In synchronized Jurkat cells, the expression of H12.3 hadno cell cycle-dependent decrease in S and G₂/M phase, whilecyclin E, which controls the progression of the cell cycle unlate G₁ phase, did show a periodic expression pattern. The resultssuggest that H12.3 might be involved in regulation of lymphocyteactivation.     

Genetic alterations in primary and secondary hyperparathyroidism

Hyperparathyroidism refers to a term representing a wide spectrum of parathyroid disorders that are characterized by the increased production of parathyroid hormone. Hyperparathyroidism was once thought to be tare but is now more commonly recognized, aifecting 1 in 500 women over 40 years of age. Yet the interpretation of parathyroid pathology is still controversial and confusing. Over the past 10 years, genetic changes ( ret and menin genes) involved in the pathogenesis of MEN 2 and MEN 1 have been discovered in succession. Different mutations of the calcium-sensing receptor gene have been identified in neonatal severe hyperparathyroidism and familial hypocalciuric hypercal-cemia, respectively. The HRPT 2 gene responsible for the development of heredltaty hyperparathyroidism and jaw tumors has been localized on the 1q21–31 locus. Several genetic alterations have also been characterized in primary and secondary hyperparathyroidism. Different genetic alterations appear to involve the development of different types of hyperparathyroidism. These novel advances give us new insights into the pathogenesis of hyperparathyroidism and allow better differentiation between the different types of parathyroid disorders.     

Expression of Cytochrome P450nor in Escherichia coli , Purification and Preparation of Polyclonal Antibodies

The term “cytochrome P450” was characterized of aunique 450 nm optical absorption peak of its carbon mon oxide bound form. Cytochrome P450s constitute a super gene family of heme containing proteins that are involvedin the metabolism of a variety o…     

大鼠催乳素瘤形成过程中催乳素基因的表达

给ＳＤ大鼠皮下埋植内含１７β－雌二醇硅橡胶管３０、６０、１２０天后，发现大鼠垂体重量随给药时间延长呈持续性增加；用放射免疫法测定血浆催乳素含量，亦依次明显升高；用Ｎｏｒｔｈｅｒｎ印迹杂交方法检测垂体细胞中ＰＲＬ基因，发现ＰＲＬ ｍＲＮＡ含量也依次显著增加，但其增加却远低于血浆ＰＲＬ含量的增加，提示β－雌二醇除了促进ＰＲＬ基因的转录外，还可能增加ＰＲＬ ｍＲＮＡ的翻译效率。     

黄芪-当归药对益气活血作用的药效物质基础

目的：探讨黄芪-当归药对（3∶1）对气虚血瘀模型大鼠的益气活血作用,从特征图谱、药效物质辨识、入血成分对比三方面入手,为临床合理用药及复方药效物质辨识与质量控制提供理论依据。方法：使用高效液相色谱法（HPLC）建立黄芪-当归（3∶1）指纹图谱,采用超高效液相色谱-四级杆-静电场轨道阱联用技术（UPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap-MS）分析水煎液成分;选用SPF级成年雄性Wistar大鼠,随机分为空白组、模型组、黄芪-当归3∶1组及黄芪-当归5∶1组,每日通过控制食量及凉水游泳制备气虚血瘀模型,同时各组每天给药（水）1次,给药组剂量10.2 g·kg-1,模型组和空白组给予等量的蒸馏水,连续15 d。观察大鼠一般状况;记录各组大鼠体质量,全血及血浆黏度,胸腺指数和脾脏指数,血清中三磷酸腺苷（ATP）、二磷酸腺苷（ADP）、大鼠血管性血友病因子（vWF）水平及ATP/ADP值;苏木素-伊红（HE）及扫描电镜观察血管内皮形态;UPLC-QExactive Orbitrap-MS分析血清中的原型及代谢成分。结果：建立了黄芪-当归（3∶1）指纹图谱;UPLC-Q-Exactive ...     

Correction to: Cichorium intybus L. promotes intestinal uric acid excretion by modulating ABCG2 in experimental hyperuricemia

The study of sex differences in hyperuricemia can provide not only a theoretical basis for this clinical phenomenon but also new therapeutic targets for urate-lowering therapy. In the current study, we aimed to confirm that estradiol can promote intestinal ATP binding cassette subfamily G member 2 (ABCG2) expression to increase urate excretion through the PI3K/Akt pathway. The estradiol levels of hyperuricemia/gout patients and healthy controls were compared, and a hyperuricemia mouse model was used to observe the urate-lowering effect of estradiol and the changes in ABCG2 expression in the kidney and intestine. In vivo and in vitro intestinal urate transport models were established to verify the urate transport function regulated by estradiol. The molecular pathway by which estradiol regulates ABCG2 expression in intestinal cells was explored. The estradiol level of hyperuricemia/gout patients was significantly lower than that of healthy controls. Administering estradiol benzoate (EB) to both male hyperuricemic mice and female mice after removing the ovaries confirmed the urate-lowering effect of estradiol, and hyperuricemia and estradiol upregulated the expression of intestinal ABCG2. Estradiol has been confirmed to promote urate transport by upregulating ABCG2 expression in intestinal urate excretion models in vivo and in vitro. Estradiol regulates the expression of intestinal ABCG2 through the PI3K/Akt pathway. Our study revealed that estradiol regulates intestinal ABCG2 through the PI3K/Akt pathway to promote urate excretion, thereby reducing serum urate levels.     

A Multidisciplinary,Community-Based Program to Reduce Unplanned Hospital Admissions

ObjectivesTo evaluate the effect of Hospital Admission Risk Program (HARP) on unplanned hospitalization, bed days, and mortality of enrolled individuals and to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of HARP.DesignA retrospective longitudinal analysis of hospital administrative data.InterventionIndividuals at risk of hospitalization were provided with multidisciplinary, community-based care support managed by care coordinators including integrated care planning, education, monitoring, service linkages, and general practitioner liaison over 6-9 months.Setting and ParticipantsIndividuals who were enrolled into 1 of 8 HARP chronic disease management programs between July 1, 2017, and June 30, 2018, at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Australia.MethodsHospital admissions between 18 months before and 18 months after HARP enrollment were analyzed. Total hospital costs were compared between 18 months before and 12 months after HARP enrollment.ResultsA total of 1553 individuals with a median age of 71 years (interquartile range 60-81), 63.4% males, were admitted to HARP. Both unplanned hospitalizations and bed days were reduced during the HARP intervention compared to within 3 months before enrollment in each of the HARP management programs. After the HARP intervention, cardiac coach, cardiac heart failure, chronic respiratory, diabetes comanagement, and medication management programs had higher hospitalizations and bed days than individuals’ baseline of at least 3 months before HARP enrollment. Individuals in cardiac heart failure and chronic respiratory management programs had a higher mortality rate than other HARP chronic disease management programs. Individuals in cardiac coach, diabetes comanagement, and medication management programs had lower hospital costs during the HARP intervention compared to within 3 months before HARP enrollment.Conclusions and ImplicationsHARP reduced unplanned hospitalization and bed days but did not return individuals’ hospital use to baseline before the intervention. The variations in mortality between HARP chronic disease management programs implies that condition-specific goals between programs is preferable.     

重点高中生的心理状态与高考成绩的相关性研究

目的;了解重点高中学生的心理状态与高考成绩之间的关系。方法：以398例应届生为对象,应用16PF人格测验,气质测量工具（STI,TTI）及焦虑自评量表（SAS）,对考生进行测试分析,结果：文理科学生的16PF的人格特质有明显的差别,判别分析和多因素回归分析显示16PF人格特质中的Q1因素（实验性F＝8．76,P＜0．01）,Q2因素（独立性F＝8．23,P＜0．01）,与高考成绩呈正相关,与M因素（幻想性F＝4．88,P＜0．01）,呈负相关;气质中的神经过程灵活性（F＝8．15,P＜0．01）和时间特质中的灵活性（F＝12．36,P＜0．01）与高才成绩呈正相关。结论：高考生的实验性,独立性高分及幻想性低分的个性特质和气质上的灵活性有助于高考成绩的发挥,学生文理科分班宜参考学生人格特质这一特点,。     

论生物技术在医药领域的应用

生物技术是一门新兴的、综合的学科。生物技术在医药领域的应用涉及到新药开发、新诊断技术、预防措施及新的治疗技术。文章就以上方面做了扼要综述,展示了其广阔的应用前景。     

氧化氮-环磷酸鸟苷通路在支气管哮喘发病机制中的作用

目的 :探讨一氧化氮 -环磷酸鸟苷 (NO- c GMP)通路在支气管哮喘发病机制中的作用。方法 :给 10名健康人、13例缓解期哮喘病人及 2 9例发作期哮喘患者诱导痰液 ,检测诱导痰液中 NO2 - /NO3- 及 c GMP的水平。并对其中 11例哮喘发作期患者应用强的松 (30 mg/d) ,治疗 1周的前后进行自身对照研究。结果 :哮喘发作期患者 NO2 - /NO3-水平显著高于健康对照者 [(4 0 6 .34± 5 12 .18) μmol/L,(71.80± 10 0 .98) μmol/L,P<0 .0 1],应用激素后患者在症状、体征好转的同时 ,NO2 - /NO3-和 c GMP的水平均有明显下降 ,稳定期哮喘患者的 NO2 - /NO3-水平同正常人相比差异无显著性。结论 :NO- c GMP通路可能在哮喘的发病中起重要作用 ,诱导痰 NO2 - /NO3- 的测定是无创伤性检测哮喘气道炎症的一项简便易行的实用方法。